Environment of Care
What temperature should the blanket warmer be kept at?
>130 degrees Fahrenheit
What are two patient identifiers that should be checked prior to treatment?
Name and Date of Birth
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
15-20 seconds
Should medications be locked?
Yes!
Once a week
What should the distance be between clean and dirty items/equipment?
3 feet
Where is the Advanced Directive located in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR)?
Under patient's name and birthdate details.
What does IFU stand for?
Instructions For Use
How long is Definity contrast good for outside of the refrigerator?
12 hours
What color outlet should the crash card be plugged into at all times?
A Red Outlet
What does P.A.S.S. stand for?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
A patient tells you they are feeling suicidal. What should you do?
Stay with the patient and call for help.
How do you know if a stress room is clean?
What should be placed onto the glucose strip bottle when opened?
A label noting expiration within 6 months of opening date.
True or False; You can have more equipment than required inside of the crash cart.
False!
Items should be stored ___ inches from the sprinkler deflector.
18
How do you access interpreter services?
HUP Interpreter Services Sharepoint: Translation & Interpreter Options - Tiles (upenn.edu)
What is the wet time for germicidal wipes containing quaternary ammonium (Purple Top)?
2 Minutes
Identify locations where medications are securely stored in your area.
Locked drawers/cabinets, Locked medication carts, Omnicell, Secured Medication Refrigerators
This form of documentation must be available to show staff are trained on emergency equipment safety.
Staff education/training records or competency checklists.
What does R.A.C.E. stand for?
Rescue
Alarm
Confine
Extinguish
Name the 3 components of the Universal Protocol.
2. Correct Procedure
3. Correct Site
Name the steps to properly clean and disinfect a Glucose Meter.
1. Clean: Use a fresh bleach wipe to thoroughly wipe all surfaces of the meter.
2. Disinfect: Using a new bleach wipe, wipe all meter surfaces for 1 minute 3 times horizontally, then 3 times vertically.
**For patients under special isolation, the meter must remain wet for 4 minutes.
How do you track the temperature of the medication refrigerator?
TempTrak
Clinical Engineering